I’ve been trying to imagine a perfect, rugged fall jacket.
My nylon Prada works wonderfully in an urban setting, but it’s not the thing for running through the meadow with my boisterous hound.
As a girl in Canada, I typically wore an Inuit embroidered parka in winter—lovely but a straight column. In university (in the 1980s) I remember lamenting the lack of fitted winterwear; I’d resignedly think that one cannot be stylish *and* warm in the great north.
But now—several years later, body-warming technology and cold-weather style have finally made a free trade agreement. So my number one criterion (following warmth!) is that this hypothetical jacket must have a nipped-in waist.
And Barbour, that venerable English institution, has a fantastic motorcycle jacket (elegantly renamed the “international” for “ladies,” though I’d stick with the biker jacket moniker).
My nylon Prada works wonderfully in an urban setting, but it’s not the thing for running through the meadow with my boisterous hound.
As a girl in Canada, I typically wore an Inuit embroidered parka in winter—lovely but a straight column. In university (in the 1980s) I remember lamenting the lack of fitted winterwear; I’d resignedly think that one cannot be stylish *and* warm in the great north.
But now—several years later, body-warming technology and cold-weather style have finally made a free trade agreement. So my number one criterion (following warmth!) is that this hypothetical jacket must have a nipped-in waist.
And Barbour, that venerable English institution, has a fantastic motorcycle jacket (elegantly renamed the “international” for “ladies,” though I’d stick with the biker jacket moniker).
Although I don’t like to wear black next to my face (I think it can be too harsh), this lined, heavy jacket looks to be a soft black, which makes all the difference.
And look: not only a nipped-in waist, but a belt, which I love. It’s kind of Gstaad interpreted by English biker/moor-romper dudes.
**P.S. This is not may favorite photo--the sleeves look a tad short, but you get the idea . . .
so glad you posted a photo below as well...i do get a much better idea as to how it looks on. love the belt, the pockets and the sleeves!
ReplyDeleteI used to HATE down jackets/coats with their sleeping-bag shape. Now there are so many awesome options.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a photo of the dreadful Michael Kors down coat I wore last winter. It looked like one part Count Chocula and one part sleeping bag. This is a much better shape.
ReplyDeletePerfect. Pick one up for me, too, please. Perfect for fall-to-MN-winter.
ReplyDeleteThat looks perfect! I wonder if you could soften the look if you wore it with a scarf?
ReplyDeletei don't think i have a outdoor let's mountain hike jacket. last time i went to visit redwood forest in san francisco, thinking a walk in the park (as told by brother in law) I wore a cashmere sweater, moschino fitted coat and prada flats. yes, that was hell for me.
ReplyDeleteIt is entirely Gstaad interpreted by English biker/moor-romper dudes. Excellently phrased. And I am extremely grateful for the developments in warm, sleek textiles and tailoring for ultimate fit.
ReplyDeletePraise the advancement in fabric tech!? It's a cool military look. I think silver-grey wool/silk/pashmina scarf of some sort will soften the black nicely. I can see you wearing a pair of cool knee high riding boots.
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